Hopkins County
June 16, 2025 5:30 PM
Hopkins County Regular Board Meeting
1. CALL TO ORDER
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Kerri Scisney, Chairman, will call the meeting to order.


 

1.A. Pledge; Moment of Silence; Mission Statement--Unite as one team to learn and inspire.
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Board members will lead the pledge to the flag.

1.B. Adoption of Agenda
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board approve the agenda as outlined.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the agenda as outlined

2. STUDENT/STAFF PRESENTATIONS AND/OR RECOGNITION
2.A. Superintendent and Staff
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Amy Smith, Superintendent 


3. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (DIALOGUE, NO ACTION)
3.A. School Calendar
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CENTRAL OFFICE
July 3, 2025 - Close at 12 noon
July 4, 2025 - Closed for Independence Day

4. COMMUNICATION
4.A. Public Comment
5. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (CONSENT-ACTION)
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board approve the consent items as listed.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the listed consent items

5.A. Approval of Minutes, Bills, and Salaries
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It is recommended the Board approve the minutes of June 2, 2025, board meeting and the bills and salaries for the month of June 2025.

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5.B. Approval of Treasurer's Report
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It is recommended the Board approve the Treasurer's report for the month of May 2025.

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5.C. Approval of Leaves of Absence
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It is recommended the Board approve the following leaves of absence.
None

5.D. Approval of Out of District/Overnight Trips
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It is recommended the Board approve the following out of district, overnight, or non-school sponsored events as requested by the principal of the school, subject to date rescheduling as necessary.

1. HCCHS, Boys Basketball, Evansville, IN, June 11, 2025, game. Travel by school bus.
2. HCCHS, FFA, Louisville, KY,  August 13-15, 2025, state meat judging. Travel by school vehicle and bus.
3. MNHHS, Boys Golf, Shepherdsville, KY, July 28-29, 2025, meet. Travel by school vehicle.

5.E. Approval of KETS Payment of Invoice(s)
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It is recommended the Board pay the following invoices from Kentucky Technology Trust Fund (KETS).

1. Convergeone, Inc., $22,158.17, for Extreme Renewal Software Support, districtwide.

5.F. Approval of Payment of Invoice(s)
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It is recommended the Board approve to pay the following invoice(s).

1.   Performance Commissioning Agency, $1,500.00, testing for new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid
      from BG22-408.
2.   Bacon Farmer Workman Engineering & Testing, Inc., $802.00, engineering for inspections for the new
      central board office, to be paid from BG23-121.
3.   Garmong Construction Services, $412,019.18, construction on the new central board office, to be paid
      from BG23-121.
4.   Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, PLLC., $2,402.04, professional services for the new central board
      office, to be paid from BG23-121.
5.   Meuth Construction Supply Inc., $2,235.00, material for the new central board office, to be paid from
      BG23-121.
6.   Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, PLLC., $10,804.50, professional services for the new southside/
      south hopkins renovation project, to be paid from BG23-030.
7.   Trane, Inc., $270,610.83, equipment for the new southside/south hopkins renovation project, to be
      paid from BG23-030.
8.   Trane, Inc., $16,671.60, equipment for the new southside/south hopkins renovation project, to be paid
      from BG23-030.
9.   Trane, Inc., $16,995.47, equipment for the new southside/south hopkins renovation project, to be paid
      from BG23-030.
10. Trane, Inc., $69,790.81, equipment for the new southside/south hopkins renovation project, to be paid
      from BG23-030.
11. Trane, Inc., $282,813.90, equipment for the new southside/south hopkins renovation project, to be
      paid from BG23-030.

5.G. Approval to Apply for Grants
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It is recommended the Board approve for schools to apply for grant(s).

1. WBES, White-Reinhardt Grant, KY Farm Bureau Ag Literacy Grant, $1,000.00, to be used to purchase
    agriculture related books and display for the library.

5.H. Approval of School Activity Fundraiser(s)
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It is recommended the Board approve the following activity fundraiser(s).
None

5.I. Approval of the 2025-2026 Surety Bonds
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It is recommended the Board approve the 2025-2026 Surety Bonds.

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5.J. Approval of the 2024-2025 SBDM Carryover Funds
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It is recommended the Board approve the 2024-2025 SBDM Carryover Funds.

5.K. Approval of the Pledge of Collateral Agreement with First United Bank and Trust Company
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It is recommended the Board approve the Pledge of Collateral Agreement with First United Bank and Trust Company.

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5.L. Approval of the 2025-2026 Bank Contract with First United Bank and Trust Company
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It is recommended the Board approve the 2025-2026 Bank Contract with First United Bank and Trust Company.

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5.M. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Puzzle Pieces for the 2025-2026 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Puzzle Pieces for the 2025-2026 School Year.

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5.N. Approval of the 2024-2025 Hopkins County Schools Amended School Calendar
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It is recommended the Board approve the 2024-2025 Hopkins County Schools Amended School Calendar.

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5.O. Approval of the School Start and End School Times for the 2025-2026 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve the School Start and End School Times for the 2025-2026 School Year.

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5.P. Approval of Family Resource and Youth Services Centers School District Assurance Certification 2026-2028
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It is recommended the Board approve the Family Resource and Youth Services Centers School District Assurance Certification 2026-2028.

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5.Q. Approval of MNHHS Cross Country Team to start a Booster Club
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It is recommended the Board approve the MNHHS Cross Country Team to start a Booster Club.

5.R. Approval of Arbiter Pay Contract for Madisonville North Hopkins High School 2025-2028
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It is recommended the Board approve the Arbiter Pay Contract for Madisonville North Hopkins High School 2025-2028.

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5.S. Approval of Arbiter Pay Contract for Browning Springs Middle School, James Madison Middle School, South Hopkins Middle School and West Hopkins School for the 2025-2026 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve the Arbiter Pay Contract for Browning Springs Middle School, James Madison Middle School, South Hopkins Middle School and West Hopkins School for the 2025-2026 School Year.

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5.T. Approval of the Service Contract with Trane
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It is recommended the Board approve the service contract with Trane.

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5.U. Approval to award Bid for Surplus Automotive Mobile Lift
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It is recommended the Board award the bid of $500.00 to Stephen Grimes for the surplus Automotive Mobile Lift from the Hopkins County Career and Technology Center.

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5.V. Approval of the Contract with Toadvine for Football Visitor Bleachers at MNHHS
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It is recommended the Board approve the contract with Toadvine for football visitor bleachers at MNHHS.

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5.W. Approval of the 2025-2026 Certified and Classified Staffing
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It is recommended the Board approve the 2025-2026 Certified and Classified Staffing.

 

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5.X. Approval of the Award Bid to Henderson Chevrolet for a 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe for the District Office
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It is recommended the Board approve to award bid to Henderson Chevrolet for a 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe for the District Office.

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6. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (ACTION LIKELY)
6.A. Personnel
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Review of personnel changes that have been made by the Superintendent since June 2, 2025.

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6.B. Any Other Old/or New Business
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6.B.1. First Reading of Policy Updates for the 2025-2026 School Year
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It is recommended the Board hold a first reading of the policy updates for the 2025-2026 school year.

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Recommended Motion

It is recommended the Board hold a first reading of the policy updates for the 2025-2026 school year,

6.B.2. Review of Procedure Updates for the 2025-2026 School Year
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It is recommended the Board review the Procedure Updates for the 2025-2026 School Year.

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Recommended Motion

It is recommended the Board review the Procedure Updates for the 2025-2026 School Year,

6.B.3. Approval to Appoint Applicant to fill Division 1 Board Vacancy According to KRS 160.190, Subsection (4)
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It is recommended the Board appoint Applicant to fill Division 1 Board Vacancy According to KRS 160.190, Subsection (4).

Recommended Motion

It is recommended the Board appoint Applicant to fill Division 1 Board Vacancy According to KRS 160.190, Subsection (4),

7. CLOSED SESSION PER KRS 61-810
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board move into CLOSED SESSION per KRS 61.810, which meets the requirement for holding Closed Session and the exceptions to Open Meetings according to KRS 156.557, subsection (6) Superintendent Evaluation and Personnel.

Recommended Motion

Approval to enter into CLOSED SESSION per KRS 61.810,which meets the requirement for holding Closed Session and the exceptions to Open Meetings according to KRS 156.557, subsection (6) Superintendent Evaluation and Personnel,

8. OPEN SESSION
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board return to OPEN SESSION.

Recommended Motion

Motion to return to OPEN SESSION,

9. Approval of Superintendent Evaluation for the 2024-2025 School Year
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It recommended the Board approve the Superintendent Evaluation for the 2024-2025 School Year.

Recommended Motion

t recommended the Board approve the Superintendent Evaluation for the 2024-2025 School Year,

10. BOARD CALENDAR
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Review Board Meeting Dates

Monday, July 14, 2025, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, August 4, 2025, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, August 18, 2025, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, September 8, 2025, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, September 22, 2025, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, October 20, 2025, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, November 3, 2025, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, November 17, 2025, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, December 15, 2025, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.

11. ADJOURNMENT
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on July 14, 2025.

Recommended Motion

Motion to adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on July 14, 2025,